FCA lifts £100 contactless card payment limit
The UK's financial regulator will allow banks to set their own contactless payment limits from March 2025, removing the £100 cap. Consumers may also set personal limits.
The UK's financial regulator will allow banks to set their own contactless payment limits from March 2025, removing the £100 cap. Consumers may also set personal limits.
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British Transport Police reveal hate crimes on Tubes and buses remain elevated since 2023 spike, driven by international tensions. Read the latest figures and police response.
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Mia Tretta, a Brown University junior, endures her second mass shooting, having been shot in 2019. She speaks out on the relentless US gun violence crisis and political inaction. Read her powerful story.
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Spanish police investigate two minors after a horrific video shows them setting a homeless man's hair on fire in Seville. The incident has sparked national outrage and a potential hate crime probe.
Italy's far-right government passes a restrictive sex education bill requiring parental consent, sparking protests. Critics argue it undermines violence prevention. Discover the clash over 'gender ideology'.
NSW police have arrested six people and seized luxury cars worth millions, including a Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini, in a major organised crime operation. Read the full details.
A new survey of 11,000 teenagers in England and Wales exposes widespread emotional and physical abuse in young relationships, affecting mental health and school attendance. Urgent calls for better education.
Gareth Butterfield reveals five simple, no-cost checks to keep your car running in freezing conditions and avoid a winter breakdown. Essential reading for UK drivers.
A smuggling kingpin who made £287,000 using London taxi drivers to transport migrants to Kent for illegal Channel crossings has been jailed for nearly 11 years. Read the full investigation.
A disturbing new study underscores a growing mental health emergency among young people in the UK. We examine the findings and list vital support helplines. Reach out if you need help.
People can now order HIV test kits through the NHS app as part of a £170m government action plan to end new HIV transmissions in England by 2030. Discover how routine A&E testing and home kits will transform prevention.
Landmark research reveals Australian youth are experiencing suicidal thoughts and self-harm at younger ages than previous generations. Learn about the critical risk factors and urgent call for intervention.
MPs warn that abolishing the FCDO's migration and conflict directorate undermines UK security and risks losing vital expertise in global peace-building efforts.
Discover the simple 'house burping' technique to combat condensation and mould in your home this winter. Experts reveal how 15 minutes of ventilation can improve your health and save on bills.
Aviva reports festive candle fires cause over £25,000 in damage on average. Discover essential safety tips to protect your home this Christmas season.
A Kazakh couple allegedly used hidden cameras and earpieces to fraudulently win $1.18m from Sydney's Crown casino. Discover how police uncovered their sophisticated gambling scam.
The US government will no longer commemorate World AIDS Day, marking a historic policy shift. Discover the implications for global HIV prevention efforts and public health awareness.
Two US National Guard soldiers critically injured in a Washington DC shooting. Suspect had ties to the CIA. Get the latest details on this developing story.
An inquest finds 12-year-old Mia Lucas was failed on multiple levels before her death at a psychiatric unit. A rare, treatable condition was undiagnosed. Read the full investigation.
A simple neck ultrasound scan could identify men at high risk of heart attack and stroke. The painless test detects stiff arteries, a key warning sign. Learn about this breakthrough.
Protect your vehicle for just £4.99 with this Black Friday GPS tracker deal. Live tracking alerts and geofencing provide peace of mind amid rising car crime across the UK.
A rapid genetic test that prevents deafness in newborns from a common antibiotic is being rolled out across Scotland. Discover how this 26-minute cheek swab is transforming neonatal care.
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